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Mucura

Mucura
At Santuario Huishtín, Mucura is often prepared as a cold extraction.

Mucura for Self Confidence

Mucura has been used both medicinally and magically amongst many indigenous groups in South and Central America. It is often incorporated into floral baths and valued for its protective qualities. A diet with this plant can purge the body and the mind of toxins. Also recognized for its antidepressant properties, the medicine of this plant can help you overcome social anxiety and develop a stronger and more integrated sense of self. Mucura banishes negativity while offering protection and self knowledge.

Maestro Santiago Enrrique with a Mucura root. The plant is similar in appearance to its close cousin, Ajo Sacha.

A Potent Detoxifier

Known also commonly as “Anamu,” Mucura (Peteveria Alliacea) is leafy herb that possesses a huge spectrum of actions: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral to antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties. Tonics made from its roots is one of the most potent medicines in the rainforest. It is often used for cleansing and removing the body of toxins that can lead to more serious illness. Mucura supports cleansing the gastro-intestinal tract and thus many of its actions support symptoms of gut-brain imbalance like anxiety. It is well known for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against numerous strains of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeast such as candida albicans that can destroy our health from within. It has also been scientifically tested and found to contains many anti-cancerous compounds such asdibenzyl trisulfide that also contributes to its garlicky aroma.

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Mucura also contains powerful sulphur compounds that purge the body from toxins.

Mucura and Covid

Mucura is also commonly used in South and Central American cities to treat colds, coughs, influenza, respiratory and pulmonary infections, and to support the immune system. In the past two years in Pucallpa, Mucura was a key player in the herbal armoury used against the Covid-19 virus.

comando matico
Comando Matico is a group of dedicated indigenous doctors who were on the front line with Amazonian remedies during the pandemic.

For more complete information, please consult the Raintree Tropical Database.

Interested in a Diet with Mucura?

Experience profound shifts in your health, well-being, and self-confidence on a Six Day Diet with the Mucura at Santuario Huishtín: